THE EXAMPLE

Why wait for the time?
Why let it find you?
Go out, there and grab it.
Then the things that you do,

Are more in control.
More in your own hand.
Not dictated and ordered,
so you meet their demand.

It's better to act.
Not cower and hide.
Not ignoring the door,
when they're knocking outside.

It's always the best thing,
to do what is right.
Answer when called,
and stand in plain sight.

Reputation and opinion
are made as they look.
They say if you're honest,
or a deceitful crook.

If you try and you're honest,
If you explain what you are,
They will see that you're sincere,
and the truth does go far.

Debt is a subject
we all know and aquire
and when it gets too intense,
your feets to the fire

Right then you determine
by the way that you act,
if you honor commitments
and respect a contract

The importance of this
is not overstated
and integrity of character
is never outdated

So live by these words
and pay down your debt
good words will be spoken
of the example you set.

BILLS

I am aware.
I know my job.
I try to do right.
To give and not rob.

My money is tight.
Who's isn't these days?
So I try to work magic,
in quick stressful ways.

I make calls to people
I owe money to.
I explain my condition,
and after we're through.

They see my perspective.
They know I'm sincere.
They work out a plan,
and there goes my fear.

Where do you work?
How much do you make?
Do you have any kids?
This is how much we'll take.

Don't miss any payments.
Don't forget that date.
Because money is ours,
and we don't like to wait.

We're working with you,
now you work with us.
Don't make things hard.
No excuses, no fuss.

In time it will end,
and this too shall pass.
Then you'll have enough money,
to get a full tank of gas.